Razer Viper Mini Ultralight Gaming Mouse: Fastest Gaming Switches - 8500 DPI Optical Sensor - Chroma RGB Underglow Lighting - 6 Programmable Buttons - Drag-Free Cord - Classic Black

I’ve been using the Razer Viper Mini for quite a while now, and it has honestly surprised me. Even though it’s one of the more affordable models from Razer, it has really held up and performed beyond what I expected for the price. Its lightweight design and precision make it perfect both for gaming and for long working sessions. I did have a small issue with the scroll wheel at one point, but aside from that, the mouse has worked flawlessly. The quality of the switches, the sensor, and the overall ergonomics are excellent for a mouse in this price range.

For being just under $20.00 on the current sale, I believe you cannot find a better mouse than this. I have owned an Imperator, a Black Mamba, and a Copperhead in the past; then vowed never to buy Razer again because all ended up with double clicking issues within less than a year with only casual use. I went with a Mionix Avior Pro, only to end with the same issues within the same time-frame as the Razer mice. I then went with a Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex -- same shilt. Then it hit me: every one of these mice used Omron switches. I then vowed never to buy anything with an Omron switch. Even my dad's cheap TECKNET wireless mouse has outlasted the aforementioned 'pros'. I ended up getting a Redragon M-711 FPS in 2020 because it used an optical switch for clicking, something I had never seen used before in mice. It is still good as new after two years, without any defect or clicking issues. However, I wanted to get a quality compact mouse for my laptop to replace my TECKNET mouse because of its low DPI and its lack of pointer precision. When I saw that this Razer used a good optical sensor and *optical switches*, I knew I had something to fulfill my desire, finally. This mouse is not really 'mini' as another user noted, but is indeed a compact mouse compared to what we could call 'full-size' gaming mice. I like the lightweight drag-free cord. It really works, but causes me to question its durability. When packing the mouse for travel, I will have to take care in wrapping the cord. I like the mock powder-coated matte black plastic exterior, which dominates the majority of its surface. I like the symmetrical, neutral design, which I believe is most versatile for adapting to any mouse-grip style. The mouse comes default with five DPI presets in the center button, maxing out at 6400 DPI. This irritated me because I did not want to install their privacy-violating cloud-based Synapse spyware (read their policy). I wanted to use this mouse at max DPI (8500). So, I installed it without any of their bullshit add-ons, adjusted the DPI presets and then disabled all Razer services in MSConfig as well as set custom filters in my firewalls to block all ins and outs on their for-profit data-mining operation for Google Analytics, et al. I may try uninstalling and deleting all Razer system files and registries and see if my presets still hold--that would be ideal. I hope this review helps you in choosing a good mouse for your needs. Long story short: Stay away from OMRON switches, do look into optical switched mice, screw Google, screw Razer for railroading users into their cloud control system, declare your independence and seek God with all your heart and mind (you'll find Him); and if you don't want to, pray for a new heart and a new mind that does want to -- "And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you." (Psalm 9, verse 10).

This is my second Viper Mini because I missed the one I gave away. I'm a Skypad XL user. (glass mousepad) I prefer the Viper Mini over my Ultralight 2. I use an aggressive fingertip grip when aiming. I aim similarly to a claw gripper because I curl my fingers when aiming but I don't touch my palm on the rear. Look here these are the mice I own. Zy Rail, G305, FKMINI3, Model O-, MM710, MM720. This mouse and the G303 are the mice I aim best with as of now based on hours of trying mice. The G303 allows me to have more control over lateral movement in fingertip grip.. I know it's strange that I fingertip grip claw grip style mice but that's just what I do. Till Endgame Gear releases a XM1-S (small) or XM1-M (mini) this is going to be one of the mice I pick up the most. The shape is near perfect, the plastic structure is solid and can't be flexed, click latency is the lowest I've ever gotten on any mouse, the sensor isn't perfect but def close enough. If you put tape over the sensor but leave a gap toward the front where the sensor tracks then it will decrease the lift-off distance. Similar to starlight 12 lift-off distance or other top performing mice with 3360 and above. Really this is the only flaw I can feel on the 3359 sensor. Seriously Razer has the lowest latency switches in the game I think.. These optical switches are basically instant.. my lowest click latency time was 20ms which is crazy fast considering I couldn't get lower on any of my other mice... they all averaged around 30-40ms at best or worse around 50ms on average. But for some reason with the Viper Mini I get those 20ms #s which is freaking amazing. So I'm a stickler for good mouse cables.. Kind of spoiled myself using mainly paracords so I will be paracording my Viper Mini as I did with my last one. But I will say this is one of the best cables because it's light but not floppy unlike Zy Rail and cooler master ultralight paracorded mice. Now the PTFE skates are just perfect IMO... They glide wonderfully on my skypad (I will not be replacing till I'm ready) When I do replace them though it will probably be with Tiger Arc V2 skates from lethalgaminggear. Oh, and the scroll wheel is fine. I prefer heavier smooth stepped scroll wheels but I never use them for competitive gaming so it doesn't bother me. Scroll wheels like the Intellimouse Pro, G303, Endgame gear, and Roccat Titan wheel for example. Hope you enjoyed reading. This mouse is a banger! Must buy for enthusiasts and novice shooter players.

It's light, has a decent sensor, RGB logo, and a slick cord. My only issue with it is that the the program (not sure if it's a sensor issue or app issue) doesn't allow to adjust the dpi in 50 increments. It only allows adjustments in 100 increments such as 1000, 1100, 1200, and so forth. Another issue is that the sides are slippery. And lastly, the scroll button is slightly too stiff for me. I play a mixture of games such as FPS, MMO, RPG, RTS, and so on. So while I may not use the scroll button in FPS games, I may use it in MMO type games. And the button is a bit too stiff to press. And honestly, this is one of the better ones to press as well. The Glorious Model-O, Logitech G Pro Hero, and G-Wolves Hati Mini's scroll button is extremely stiff to press. It's pointless to use the scroll button (for pressing not scrolling) on those mice. The Mionix mice have the best scroll button clicker for me because they're all so very easy to press. Unfortunately their mice all use old sensors and or the form factor is too big and heavy. Additionally they haven't adapted to the competitive pricing market for gaming mice. Overall this mouse is a solid mouse as long as you don't use the scroll button clicker - which goes for most people. I just happen to be one of the rare ones that use it.

1 year update: After a year it is still my favorite mouse and I have acquired many more mice since then. This includes the G Pro Superlight as well as the Aerox 3 Wireless (Model D minus, M42, XM1r and many more). It is still the mouse I perform the best with. I have a non-aggressive claw grip that I use with it that just simply feels better than with any other mouse. On top of the grip, the quality has not degraded on a single component of the mouse or dock. I still wish the M1 and M2 were had 5g more tension and a tiny bit more feedback when depressed. Also with the optical switches I think it would be cool to be able to adjust an artificial debounce time. I regularly outperform my other mice with this mouse in Valorant with the NP-01, GPX and M42 being distant #2, 3 and 4. The Aerox just came in yesterday so I cannot place it especially until I get aftermarket feet because these suck butts, the shape however is similar and could be very good. The RVU still reigns supreme. Update: About 5 months after owning the Viper Ultimate I have found I play best with it over my whole collection. I initially thought the Mini was better but I am a little less precise with it. Right now I switch between the RVU and the Vaxee Zygen NP 01 fo Valorant (which I play the most) with the mini as my fast mouse for Apex and games like that. With the Viper Ultimate including the dock being 99$ right now for black friday I say jump on it. The mini is 29$! right now which is literally insane. I am having a hard time finding a mouse I play better with. I play shooters, atm Valorant, CSGO, Destiny 2, Apex Legends (not so much after the wraith nerfs), and a little Overwatch here and there. I come from using a g305 and I love that thing. I bought this and was hitting shots I couldn't hit before. It was hard to get used to the grip at first but now I love it. So much so that I bought a Viper Ultimate and I can safely say I like the mini a lot better. My hands are medium sized- 19cm X 9cm and I switch between claw and fingertip. It is super light and the weight distribution is nice. M1,2,3,4 are really good, no play or issues. The cable is very light and flexible and I use it with a Razer bungie v2 and I honestly forget it's wired sometimes. The skates are some of the best stock I have seen. The sensor is super accurate and the resolution error has to be one of the best (I would have to look it up). Do not let the Razer branding or 40$ price fool you, this thing is top notch. Now i wish I could sell my week old 150$ Ultimate because it doesn't beat its 40$ little brother. Trust me, if you are looking for one of the top 3 mice out there. This is one of them.

This is a fantastic mouse for the price. It's lightweight at 61g and feels easy to control as a result. It is a small mouse (as the name suggests) but is definitely comfortable for the size. The pads on the bottom are good, but not the best. They are smooth but if you want a near frictionless feel, then keep this in mind. They felt smoother after a couple of days of use in my experience. The buttons are all located in a comfortable position with little to no pre/post travel on the left/right click and a bit of post travel on the side buttons. The scroll wheel is a little tight but it's useable. The RGB is simple yet adds an extra bit of color to it, which is nice. As with most mice these days, the sensor is great with a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz. It is accurate and there really is nothing to complain about here. It has a maximum of 8,500 DPI but honestly, I don't even come close to that high of a DPI. The software for the mouse is nice and the mouse itself has a button to switch DPI on the fly. My biggest gripe about this mouse would be the cord. While it isn't awful, it also doesn't feel wireless. Something to keep in mind. This wasn't bad enough to drop the rating for me though. Highly recommend this mouse for fingertip/claw grip users. Maybe palm grip if you have small enough hands. Keep in mind that the side buttons are only on the left side of the mouse. It does have a symmetric body but really it is mainly meant for right handed users because of the side buttons.

Great mouse for people with small hands. The vertical height of the mouse is relatively low, if that's what you prefer.

I tend to be an overly thorough shopper on Amazon. For this purchase, I looked at hundreds of user reviews, dozens of mice, and looked at many pages of expert opinions and benchmark tests. It is honestly kind of a headache to deal with every time I buy something, but I do end up being well informed. My criteria were high value to cost ratio, improved ergonomics from a basic style mouse, excellent performance and at least 2 extra buttons with actual usable placement. I've had the Viper Mini for 7-8 months. First off, I really hesitated getting this because of the "Mini" moniker. In reality, this mouse is a bit longer and taller than the crap Amazon Basics mouse my work provided me, which I needed to replace. So when they say mini, they mean smaller than a full size Razer Viper, but not small compared to your average regular mouse. One big thing that stood out to me is that this mouse is the _only_ one in Rocket Jump Ninja's top 10 list even _remotely_ near the $20 price range. I believe the next cheapest is at least $60. RJN seems to be utterly _obsessed_ with computer mice. He has tried more than I will ever use in my lifetime. There were plenty of other factors leading me to this mouse, but RJN placing it in the top 10, among limited production run pro mice with honeycomb shells for weight efficiency that you can't even get anymore, and mice costing over $100, is certainly a ringing endorsement. Right out of the box, you'll be treated to a noticeable increase in smoothness and responsiveness thanks to the DPI options and polling rate compared to an average office mouse, and even impressive compared to previous gaming mice I have owned. I was pleasantly surprised by the Synapse software, really expecting to get the normal bloated pack-in software offering, but it is clean, does not appear to hog resources, and makes changing DPI levels, setting macros, and creating RGB color patters very very easy. After getting a good spread of DPI levels set up, I mostly cared about the macros. It is like magic. Try to spot something you do multiple times per day and set up a mouse macro for it. You'll impress yourself and maybe your friends (though lets face it, if you are reading this kind of review we probably don't have any friends to impress in person anyway). Oddly, when I use different mice, like my kids' gaming mouse, or my wife's Apple Magic Mouse, they immediately feel frustratingly sluggish and unresponsive. I am not a DPI freak because frankly jacking up my sensitivity only makes me victim to my own occasionally spastic fine motor skills, so I have to assume the polling rate allows me to comfortably use higher DPI settings than usual or something. Obviously, the Magic Mouse at least is capable of matching these levels of sensitivity, so I have to assume that the Viper Mini has acclimated me to more responsive settings than the average folk. I don't know that this conveys me any particular benefit, in gaming or otherwise, but it was interesting to note for I usually find others' mice to be too sensitive, if anything. I also have noticed that the dull ache of wrist fatigue, which I used to get after long hours of work or cowardly skulking in the bushes of Tarkov with a basic mouse, have not happened in a long time, and I fully credit the ergonomics of the Viper Mini with that, because otherwise my setup is identical. I am also glad this didn't come with a removeable tray of small weights to change around. I found those to be completely useless in 2 previous mice, and I am glad the trend is moving toward lightweight. If there was one thing I would change, it would be to trade the 2 side buttons for 1 large red side button with crosshairs marked on it, because at the end of the day beneath all the trappings, I am naught but a simple manchild enamored of cheap and tasteless pleasures. That and I personally don't make use of 2 extra side buttons. One dangerous weaponized one always under my thumb would be fine. However, that is just a gross preference of mine, and certainly not a knock against the Viper Mini. Bottom line, as long as this mouse remains at or near this price, I won't be bothering with basic mice at all, when for just a bit more I could have an excellent mouse. Likewise, it is hard to see spending more for a gaming mouse with more features, unless I want a different form factor or buttons for some specific thing. I don't think you can go wrong with the Viper Mini, and if you do, at least you aren't out a ton of money.